POSTS – Twenty (20)
Advert No.MGS/7/2009
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS
Basic Salary:  Kshs. 8,819 – 9,721 p.m.
House Allowance: Kshs.3,300 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
Leave entitlement: 30 days/year

Medical benefits as applicable in the service       

(a) Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to the grade of Driver III, an officer must have:-

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of ‘D’ (plain)or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class (es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
3. Attended a First-Aid certificate course lasting not less than one(1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology(KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
4. Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
5. Passed practical test for drivers conducted by the Ministry
6. A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
7. At least two (2) years driving experience.

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following competencies:

Personal Qualities

1. Integrity and Commitment.
2. Good knowledge in the field of specialization.
3. Ability to communicate.
4. Ability to support management and get on well with all types of people.
5. Good work attitudes and ability to follow instructions.

Core Skills

1. Team Playing Skills.
2. Care for Resources.
3. Manual Dexterity.
4. Good Public Relations Skills.
5. Execution of instructions.
6. Multi - Skilling skills.

(b) Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

1. Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
2. Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems,tyre pressure, etc.
3. Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
4. Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
5. Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
6. Safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
7. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Interested applicants for the above posts are requested to complete PSC 2 (Revised 2007) forms in triplicate and send them directly to this office enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials, detailed current curriculum vitae indicating working experience, identity card, both official telephone and mobile numbers, e-mail and postal addresses to the address shown below.

Completed application forms should be addressed and sent to:-

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development
NSSF Block ‘A’ Eastern Wing
P O Box 16936 - 00100
NAIROBI

So as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th December, 2009.

Please Note:
PSC 2 forms are obtainable (FREE OF CHARGE) from any Government office and may also be down loaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted at the Ministry Headquarters, 5th Floor Central Registry.

The applicants who applied for the posts that were cancelled should re - apply.

A.M. NAKITARI
FOR: PERMANENT SECRETARY